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American Elm Seed Orchards, Resistance Trials, and Synthesis
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Solicitation 12444726Q0074 is a firm-fixed price requirements contract issued by the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station to obtain scientific and technical support for the American elm breeding and restoration program. The primary objective is to establish four disease-resistant American elm seed orchards through coordination with partners in Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, and Vermont. The scope of work includes monitoring multi-state resistance trials using specific USFS protocols, designing seed orchards to maximize genetic diversity, and providing propagation support. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for analyzing and publishing foundational research, which includes leading one peer-reviewed manuscript and assisting with several co-authored papers. The contract is structured with a base period from September 21, 2026, to September 20, 2027, and two subsequent one-year option periods. This is a total small business set-aside specifically for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. Award selection is based on best overall value, with technical acceptability and the scientific expertise of key personnel in plant pathology, genetics, physiology, and restoration ecology carrying the most weight. All travel and incidental costs must be included in the fully burdened labor rates, as no separate reimbursement is provided. Note that funds are not presently available, and no award will be made until funding is secured.
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Contract Value
$75,000Place of Performance
GA, USASet-Aside
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Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
The USDA Forest Service requires a contractor to provide scientific and technical support for the American elm breeding and restoration program, including leading and assisting peer‑reviewed manuscripts, monitoring multi‑state resistance trials, coordinating establishment and conversion of disease‑resistant seed orchards, and supporting propagation efforts with partners in Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, and Vermont. Work includes data analysis, field ratings following established protocols, stakeholder coordination, orchard design, propagation support, and annual travel to project sites. Contractor personnel must possess scientific expertise in plant pathology, genetics, physiology, restoration ecology, and manuscript development. Deliverables include manuscripts, monitoring data, progress summaries, and coordination outputs aligned with milestone deadlines.
"Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs."
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